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The car is packed, playlist queued, and an abundant festival schedule eagerly awaits you. Friends and yoga mats pile in, windows are rolled down, beats are turned up. The roadtrip to Wanderlust Festival has begun.

The journey to Wanderlust allows you to distance yourself from routine—letting it grow smaller in your rearview mirror—before diving into a weekend full of enrichment, connection, community and transformation. Depending on your drive time, however, a lengthy road trip can also mean unfolding yourself from a cramped seated position and needing a yoga class more than ever.

Set yourself up for a successful weekend by using this mini-sequence below to help you to stay limber along the way.

Include pit stops to release your hip flexors, low back, neck, shoulders and thoracic spine, and hold each pose for at least 45 seconds to 1 minute per side (any shorter and you may not receive the benefit, due to our body’s stretch reflex). If you only have a few minutes at a given pit stop, do poses 1 through 3. If you have more time, enjoy the whole sequence. Though these breaks will add additional minutes to your drive, they will allow you dive right into your chosen classes, wholeheartedly, upon arrival.

Sphinx Pose

Purpose: You’ve been spending plenty of time in spinal flexion; add in spinal extension to reverse the process and open your thoracic spine. Use a travel mat or towel, or go prone on a picnic table.

How to: Lay on your belly, with your toes pointed so that the tops of your feet anchor into the earth. Come onto your forearms, aligning your elbows underneath your shoulders; spread your fingers, keeping your hands shoulder-width apart. Draw your chin slightly toward your chest so your cervical spine lengthens and the back of your skull lifts a touch. Move your shoulders away from your ears and, while anchoring through your feet and engaging your legs, get the feeling of pulling your heart forward between your hands. Hold for at least 45 seconds and breathe.

Seated Figure-4

Purpose: Utilize a rest stop’s picnic table (or a café’s chair) to externally rotate and stretch those cranky roadtripping-hips. The elevated position of a chair or bench will make this pose much more accessible than a deeper shape like single pigeon.

How to: Have a seat on the chair, with your feet on the ground and thighs parallel to the earth. Bring your outer right ankle to the top of your left thigh in a figure-4 shape. Flex your right foot to keep your knee in alignment and continue growing tall through your spine. Choose to use your right elbow to help draw your inner thigh out and down, externally rotating the leg and adding a deeper stretch. If you’d like to deepen the pose, hinge at the hips and, while keeping a long spine, fold forward to your desired depth. Hold for at least 45 seconds and then switch sides.

Anjaneyasana

Purpose: This shape does double-duty. It stretches the hip-flexors while opening the chest, countering prolonged sitting and steering wheel gripping. If you’re on a hard surface, use a mat or folded towel underneath the lowered knee.

How to: Start in a lunge, using your hands on the earth for support. Lower your back knee to the ground. Bring your hands to your front thigh and settle into the shape. Square off your sit bones and take a few breaths. When you’re ready, lift your arms to the sky. Draw your navel toward your spine to support your low back from undue compression, lift your sternum and open across your heart. Add any additional arm variations that feel good (palms together, grab opposite elbows, interlace hands behind your back, et cetera). Hold for at least 45 seconds while taking full breaths, and then switch sides.

Ardha Matsyendrasana Variation

Purpose: After a couple hours rooted to your seat, your body is likely itching for a twist. This seated spinal twist variation is an accessible road trip stretch, as it doesn’t require lying down or immense flexibility.

How to: Start seated with a tall spine and legs outstretched. Bend your right knee and place your right foot on the ground. If you have the space, step your right foot to the outside of the left thigh, though this isn’t necessary to receive the benefits of this pose. Tent your right fingers on the ground behind you. Inhale your left arm to the sky; keep your spine tall. As you exhale, twist to the right. Bend your left elbow and hook the elbow to the outside of your right thigh for support, or simply hug your knee. Breathe in to find length through the spine, breathe out to twist deeper. (Want a bonus neck stretch? Lower your left ear toward your left shoulder.) Hold for at least 45 seconds and then switch sides.

Standing Shoulder Opener

Purpose: Often done at the wall during a yoga class to open the chest and shoulders, this “pec stretch” can be done against a building, your SUV or even a sturdy tree.

How to: Stand with your right hip against your makeshift wall-of-choice. Stretch your right arm back behind you so your palm is resting against the surface and your arm is parallel to the ground. (Note: if you don’t have that much space, this stretch can be done with a bent elbow and forearm at 90 degrees.) Keep your right shoulder close to the wall and roll it away from your ear. Rotate your heart toward the left as you have the space. Hold for at least 45 seconds and then switch sides.

Uttanasana

Purpose: Release the low back with this final, symmetrical forward fold. Since we’re loosening rather than strengthening, this pose will be done with a bend in the knees to alleviate quadriceps and hamstring activation; an optional wall, car or tree will further support the passive release of the shape.

How to: Start with your back toward your surface of choice, with your heels approximately 6 inches way from its base and your feet hips’ distance apart. Bend into your knees until your bum can rest against the surface. Keep your knees bent, hinge at the hips and, with the support of the wall, fold forward. Let your torso be heavy against your thighs and let your arms, neck and head relax. Keep your knees as wide as your ankles and breathe. Hold for at least 45 seconds before coming up slowly.

Optional: 3-Minute Meditation
Sit for three minutes in meditation, to reset your focus and balance your energy, before returning to the road.

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Kacey Janeen Waxler is a California-based yoga instructor and writer on the hunt for adventure and good stories. Her words can be located amongst noteworthy brands including Corona Extra, Athleta and Darling Magazine, and in the flesh she can be found reading unapologetically from the glow of a headlamp, geeking out over sequencing, or neck deep in a deliciously hot bath. Follow her adventures at @kaceyjaneen or grab her vinyasa sequences that take you on a journey at theflowfix.com.

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Kayaking is just one of the outdoor adventures you can have at a Wanderlust Festival. Tickets are still available for Wanderlust Stratton, one of our all-time favorite places to kayak. For more information, click here. 

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The water is still. You climb into your kayak and wobble as you find balance. You take the paddle, square your shoulders, and scooch the boat into the water. Drift for a moment, free from solid ground. You paddle unevenly for a few strokes, straightening out and getting into a rhythm. You’ve got it now. Left, right, left, right, left, right. Breath in, breath out, breath in, breath out.

The clouds reflect off the surface of the water and you feel like you’re paddling through the sky. The sounds of Wanderlust Festival drift away in your wake, and you unexpectedly tap into something you’ve been playing with all weekend—mindfulness. Breathe in, breathe out. It’s hard to worry about things onshore when you’re floating out of reach.

Meditation means giving your attention to only one thing as a way if becoming calm and relaxed. That happens naturally with mindful kayaking. The physical exertion, the constantly changing nature all around, and the complete removal from land can help untether the mind from distractions.

The Power of Blue

Studies show interaction with blue space (lakes, rivers and the sea) can reduce stress and promote a sense of wellbeing. It may be the open vistas, the way light interacts with water, or a sensory combination of sights, sounds, and smells alongside the cool splash of water and a breeze touching the skin. Whatever it is, kayakers become truly surrounded by blue space, taking the physical and mental health benefits of both meditation and blue space immersion to the next level. By mindfully experiencing the space, meditation becomes that much more effective.

And then there’s that moment where strength is tested, heart pounding, adrenalin pumping… Challenge accepted. Maybe paddling out as the tide started to change was a cinch but paddling back against a receding tide becomes a real workout. Sometimes the water that looked calm from a distance swirls with unexpectedly strong currents up close. There’s the challenge of the unknown with each bend of the river, each rocky outcropping that obscures the coastline.

My Kayaking Meditation

One time, new in town, I rented a kayak and headed out to explore some Civil War-era ruins offshore. I was new to coastal waters and didn’t think to check the tides, so I found myself far out and paddling back against tide and prevailing wind. Another time, rising floodwaters drastically changed conditions on a short river excursion with my brother. We flipped and lost our boat, but chased it down and finished the adventure—soaked, terrified and elated, exhilarated at our own strength and resilience.

Both meditative and adventurous journeys help you tap into your most authentic potential.

Then there’s the mental challenge of staying absolutely still that I faced when I found myself floating in the middle of a school of enormous jellyfish. The thought of flipping over crossed my mind briefly—that sure would be terrible—but I quickly dismissed it. The translucent white orbs flowered all around me. I lost sense of space as I peered down at the descending depths, with jellyfish hovering and shifting as far as I could see. It was mesmerizing. The sense of accomplishment, of victory over danger, of being tested and surviving, sharpened and saved those memories more clearly than kayaking trips where I felt mostly calm.

The Intersection of Meditation and Adventure

Both meditative and adventurous journeys help you tap into your most authentic potential. You can be strong and calm when waters are still. When waters rise, you too can rise and face the situation.

Whether it’s a morning paddle through the dawn quiet before the bustle of a busy Festival day, or a multi-day excursion to retreat from the world, kayaking quite literally launches you into a different perspective. With your mind quieted from distractions, tune into the soothing sounds of the water, the plants and animals all around you, and the strength in your muscles as you pull yourself smoothly through the water and whatever unexpected vistas life has in store up ahead. Left, right. You’re got it now. Breath in, breath out. As soon as you leave solid ground, you’ve arrived.

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Mari Krueger is a freelance writer and photographer based in Kailua, HI. The perfect day includes family, stand up paddle boarding, and being outside at sunset. She loves hopping on a plane to meet her favorite sailor in port. Follow her at Mari’s Passport Diaries and Instagram. 

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Are you gearing up for a Wanderlust event this summer? YouTube sensation Brett Larkin has you covered. Here’s what you need to know about one of the most ubiquitous poses in Ashtanga and Vinyasa classes. For tickets and more information about our events, click here. See you on the mat! 

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Have you ever heard your yoga teacher say, “Come into Triangle Pose,” and cringed? Does it seem like the pose is simple for everyone else and yet you’re still not entirely sure what you’re supposed to be doing? Like what exactly is supposed to be happening with your feet? And what are you meant to do with the bottom hand? Maybe you even love the pose, but feel like there is some secret you are missing out on?

You’re not alone! This pose looks simple, but there is a lot going on in this powerhouse posture and it’s worth mastering.

The Benefits of Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

It’s amazingly therapeutic as it stretches your hamstrings, groins, and hips while strengthening your legs, core, and back. When done correctly, it also engages your whole body and is a half spinal twist, which can aid in digestion and help with vertebral alignment.

And if you’re not sure whether or not Triangle Pose is good for you, I suggest you take my quiz for tight hips. But I’m willing to bet that you’ll feel it in the sweet spot once you get everything aligned.

So get into your best Triangle Pose and we’ll go through some refinements step-by-step so you can enjoy all the benefits of this posture and feel confident in your next class!

Step 1: Build your foundation

Stand at the top of your mat and take a big step backwards with your left foot so you have a nice wide stance. Keep your right foot facing the top of your mat so your toes point towards 12 o’clock and turn your left foot to a 45 degree angle so your toes point towards 11 o’clock (instead of 9 o’clock or 6 o’clock). If you are feeling unstable, you can explore bringing the feet closer together.

Step 2: Fire up your foundation

Instead of just relaxing into your legs, pull up through the soles of your feet and firm your quadriceps muscles to draw your kneecaps upward. Notice how this creates more strengthening and stretching through the legs and hips while making the pose more stable and uplifting.

Step 3: Create space in your spine and activate your core

Place a block underneath your bottom hand and lengthen through both sides of your waist and torso equally. You want to feel your spine in a long, spacious line instead of collapsing into your side waist and rounding towards the ground. The block helps you elevate your torso so you can twist in the next step and brings a lightness to the pose!

Step 4: Take a twist and energize the pose

Glide your shoulder blades down your back and stack your top shoulder over your bottom shoulder. Then from the strong foundation in your legs, spin your heart towards the sky and enjoy this gentle spinal twist as you lengthen your neck. Reach and expand through all of your limbs and the crown of your head to vitalize your whole body.

How did it go? Did these refinements change your experience of triangle pose?

If it feels unfamiliar or awkward your first few times, that’s totally normal! Relax and breath as you practice and try these new techniques one step at a time. Focus on the enlivening sensations of your legs strengthening and your spine and waist elongating. And most importantly, have fun and keep practicing to enjoy all this beneficial posture has to offer!

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Brett Larkin teaches vinyasa flow yoga at top San Francisco studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and on her YouTube channel, where thousands of students have studied with her for over 6 million minutes. Get her free yoga playlists, yoga teacher training tips, and free dance, yoga, and meditation classes at BrettLarkin.com. Beginner or intermediate yogis can enjoy her online course on deepening your yoga practice.

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Hydrotherapy—the use of water for healing or medicinal benefit—is common practice in the wellness community. Who hasn’t tingled in a hot tub after a plunge in icy water, iced a sore limb, relaxed in a steam room, or soaked in the goodness of a mineral pool?

The practice dates back thousands of years. Ancient Greeks indulged in bathing rituals of submerging in heated water infused with branches of juniper, mint and other botanicals known to help cleanse and strengthen the body and mind. Romans believed the appropriate bathing order was to first visit the temperate tepidarium to relax muscles and joints and aid digestion, circulation and appetite. Next, the steaming waters of the caldarium opened capillaries and caused sweat. Finally, a brief visit to the frigidarium, or cold water pool, closed pores and protected the bather from chills.

These practices were lost in the Middle Ages, but revived in the 18th and 19th centuries in Austria and Germany. Sebastian Kneipp was born in 1821 and was studying to be a priest when he fell ill with tuberculosis. Kneipp dug up old theories of the healing benefits of water, and though he felt they were extreme, revised the practices for himself and tested them with cold dips in the Danube River, followed by sprinting. His condition improved, and Kneipp, by then Father Sebastian Kneipp, continued to learn and use his knowledge to help others.

Kneipp went on to establish five pillars of health that form the basis of modern Naturopathy: water, plants, nutrition, exercise and balance. Water—both hot and cold—is the core element of the pillars, with over 120 water cures to help boost the immune system, prevent disease and enhance the skin. Many can be easily and inexpensively employed at home.

The Legacy of Sebastian Kneipp

The well-known European bath brand, Kneipp, was founded by Sebastian Kneipp. The brand uses thermal spring salt and botanicals to deliver these ancient remedies to those seeking wellness today. The salt is harvested from Europe’s only remaining salt pan, the Saline Luisenhall in central Germany. The brine (estimated to have been a sea 250 million years ago) is extracted from 1,500 feet below Earth’s surface using a 150-year-old method. This salt is high in trace elements, has naturally occurring minerals, and is free from chemical additives and modern environmental influences. Kneipp Mineral Bath Salts are hand-processed and formulated to gently cleanse and soften the skin, as well as melt away stress to help you relax and unwind.

Benefits of Hydrotherapy

For effective post-workout hydrotherapy, an ice or warm bath can help the body recover faster naturally. An ice bath can help regenerate muscles and decrease inflammation. Studies also show warm baths can have similar benefits; a higher temperature can stimulate metabolism while relaxing muscles, helping to repair any soreness-causing damage more quickly. Each workout and athlete is different, so find the immersion that best suits your needs.

Try a 15–20 minute warm bath (98–100 degrees, about room temperature) with a plant oil known to reduce pain and swelling, like Arnica Montana or Juniper. These plants are known to calm and soothe joints and muscles, and are used to treat the body after working out. Adding some salts to the mix makes the experience that much enjoyable—by giving you a little detox too.

To ease restlessness and restore calm balance, lavender salts work in two ways. First, essential oil-infused salts turn any space into an aromatherapy room. Then the salts melt away in water to deliver silky soft skin in under half an hour. Get the same skin-softening benefits and support restful sleep with Dream Away, which employs powerful valerian to improve sleep quality and hops to melt away stress. Salts detoxify and sooth the body.

Hydrotherapy Beyond the Bathtub

Another effective treatment, affusion, can relieve headaches and tighten the sensitive skin of the face. It’s especially useful against headaches from long periods of concentration or reading. Place a towel around your neck and lean over a sink or basin. Using a hose attachment with a gentle flow rate of cold water, aim the water at the right temple. Move the stream across the forehead to the left temple and back, then up and down both sides of the face, finishing with circles around the face. To improve facial circulation and improve skin tone and coloration, perform the affusion twice a day for several weeks. It’s easy, quick, refreshing and costs nothing.

Need to perk up instead of relax? Try a hydrotherapy method called the Kneipp Espresso (aka a “cold arm bath”). Fill a basin with cold water (54–65 degrees) and immerse arms up to the middle of the upper arm. Keep them submerged just 30–40 seconds while breathing deeply. In addition to refreshing mild exhaustion, this technique strengthens immune defenses, promotes circulation, stimulates metabolism and promotes blood flow to the heart.

Water treading is another popular hydrotherapy option that can stimulate metabolism, help with migraines and varicose veins, and promote sleep. Just partially fill a bathtub with very cold water and slowly walk in place, taking each leg completely out of the water with each step. Stop when the cold becomes unpleasant, brush off the water with your hands, put on socks, and continue walking (outside or around the house) for a cozy warm feeling.

Consult with a doctor before utilizing hydrotherapy techniques if you are pregnant, have a heart condition, low blood pressure, or any other health condition. Bathing in over-heated water can severely exacerbate these health conditions.

Standing the Test of Time

For thousands of years, hydrotherapy and saltwater bathing have been touted for their detoxifying health benefits. Immersion in warm saltwater promotes circulation and decreases inflammation. Soaking can sooth skin disorders and may help alleviate inflammatory rheumatism and some gynecological and nervous system disorders. Inhaling steam from a salt bath may be especially effective in sinus issues, including sinusitis and trachea-bronchitis.

“Water, bestowed by the creator of man, and plants selected from the plant kingdom form the essential elements needed to cure diseases and make the body healthy.” These are the words of Father Sebastian Kneipp more than a century ago, and even today his water cures stand ready to alleviate many of life’s daily aches and pains.

So draw a bath and indulge in a unique combination of hydrotherapy and aromatherapy; of history, wellness and you.

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Our writer knew the second she arrived that she had found her people. Are you joining us in Squaw Valley this year? Here’s what you can expect to take away. Still need a ticket? Don’t miss out! To purchase and for more information, click here.

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By the time I got to my cabin after the first day of Wanderlust Squaw Valley, I knew I was hooked. Half-way through the festival, I was already brainstorming how I could ensure that I could get out to California again next year, and by the end of the weekend and I was wishing it would never end.  Best festival ever.

The festival was brimming with grandiose energy, love, teachers, food, music, shopping, and sunshine. I spent four days in the mountains surrounded by smiling faces and like-minded souls. We all came for the same reasons: to celebrate life and to share our love of yoga.

Now that I’m back home I find myself daydreaming about the magical time I had over the past four days. I had the once in a lifetime opportunity to take classes from yogi legends like Schuyler Grant, Rod Stryker, Gina Caputo, Ana Forrest, Gioconda Parker, Seane Corn, and Shiva Rea, just to name a few.

Not only was the yoga incredible, but the music was awesome! I spent the evenings and time between classes listening to live performances, and each night ended with a huge concert. I learned that yogis, in fact, like to party, too! Some of my favorites were MC Yogi, Michael Franti, Thievery Corporation, and Wild Child.

Beyond the incredible instructors, perfect weather, tunes, and five-plus hours of yoga per day, I discovered that the possibilities for spiritual growth, breaking physical barriers, adventure, and new friends were endless. I learned things about myself that I never saw coming. I recognized where I needed to shift things in my life and how to stand up to my fears. For the first time, I felt the collective energy of hundreds and hundreds of people breathing and moving together as if we were one giant organism. I had one profound moment after another. I left feeling inspired, open, and fierce. It was incredible.

What I learned in four epic days at Wanderlust Squaw Valley

About Yoga:

• “Yoga is a ceremony.” – Ana Forrest
• Our bodies are capable of far more than we ever imagined.
• “The secret to handstands is open hips.” – Nicki Doane
• No matter how exhausted, stressed, or down you may feel before a yoga class, you will always end up feeling better afterward.
• “Life is yoga.” – Dr. Manoj Chalam
• Yoga helps us “move our issues with our tissues.” – Gina Caputo
• Yoga teaches us how to break our barriers and how to overcome our fears both on and off the mat.
• “Yoga is a dance.” – Dr. Manoj Chalam
• Love makes the world go ’round and it all starts with us learning to love ourselves.
• Four to five hours of yoga per day will do wonders for the body, mind, and spirit.
• The breath is the key to your practice. Find your breath and you will find yoga.

About People: 

• Everyone wants to be your friend. Say hi and introduce yourself to strangers and you’ll find yourself with more friends than you can count.
• Smiles are contagious.
• Yogis party, too!
• One compliment can make your day bright.
• There is no such thing as too colorful.
• Love is what makes the world go around. Go give someone a hug.
• People are meant to connect with one another. When we open ourselves up to this fundamental concept, we realize that we are all one.
• Fear does not have to be the driving force in our lives. When we learn to identify our fears we can move toward overcoming them. Everyone has fear. Discover it and stalk it. Hunt it down and rid yourself of your deepest fears.

About the Festival:

• Wear sunscreen, bring flip flops, your swimsuit, and a notebook. If you’re not staying on the grounds, remember to pack for the day and night. Bring a sweater for chilly weather, a change of non-yoga clothes, and other goodies for freshening up after a long day of yoga.
• Don’t forget your props (strap, mat towel, etc.).
• The food is delicious. Plan to try everything!
• There’s camping on the top of the mountain. Be prepared for cold nights and bring a cuddle buddy.
• Be prepared for lots of walking. Wear comfortable shoes.
• Sign up for activities early because classes fill up quickly. Download the Wanderlust Festival app to help you navigate the grounds and keep track of your schedule.
• Bring some spending money. The festival had tons of amazing vendors. Everything from clothing and jewelry to yoga accessories and tasty treats.
• Don’t attempt to do everything—what you accomplish is the perfect experience.
• Be prepared to have the time of your life.

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Zuzu Perkal is an independent artist, photographer, yoga instructor, and adventure enthusiast in Austin, Texas. Her days are filled with coffee, paint, and daydreams. She believes mistakes are simply a beautiful opportunity for growth and that our own life experiences serve as our most valuable teachers. Zuzu graduated from Wanderlust’s first Teacher Training Program and is on a mission to continually expand her consciousness while following her journey down the yogic path. She is currently experimenting with the concept of a floating yoga studio and mixed medium practice.

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I first attended Wanderlust Stratton in 2010, and I haven’t missed a year since then. It’s been an honor to get more involved with the festival each year as a Wayfarer (Wanderlust’s community ambassador program), writer, and presenter. Each year gets better and better! Last year—my ninth—was no exception, with some of my favorite memories to date.

Here are key takeaways of what you can expect at Wanderlust Stratton.

1. The stress melting away from your body before you even check in to your lodging.
2. Running into old friends who give the best hugs on my first walk through the village.
3. Seeing my favorite vendors setting up and getting ready to showcase some really special wares.
4. Waking up to mountain air.
5. Practicing with my heart, Elena Brower, and meeting some special new teachers, too.
6. Feeling my body release the tension of sitting at my desk and driving in my car.
7. Walking through the woods. Walking through the woods again and again and again.
8. The smell of the forest and the feel of mist in the air.
9. Beauty.
10. New friends who give the best hugs on my walk back through the village.
11. Treating myself to foot soaks and noodles and the most gorgeous new dress.
12. Discovering a teacher who speaks to my heart, and confirms what I already know.
13. Discovering myself, my strength, again and again and again.
14. Remembering how good it feels to be thoroughly tired.
15. Coming into relationship with my very own thighs. A relationship of infinite admiration.
16. Laying in the grass, never wanting to leave, but so excited to get back to this beautiful, strange life that I live with all of the beauty of the mountain in me.

Elizabeth is teaching at Wanderlust Stratton 2019. For tickets and more information, click here.

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Elizabeth is a yoga teacher, mala maker, and ritual practitioner living in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Her art and practice are inspired by her grandmothers who taught her craft and divination respectively at a young age. She grew up in a matriarichal family, a descendent of two yoga teachers (her maternal grandmother and great grandmother)— this life has been in her blood. Elizabeth has studied with many brilliant teachers and she’s so grateful to Alan Finger, Elena Brower, Jillian Pransky and the Katonah Yoga lineage for their influence and wisdom. Elizabeth teaches public classes in Manhattan and Brooklyn and offers private yoga as well as Tarot readings in person and online. Find out more about her and her work at love-by-e.com.

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This month, I invite you to focus your energy around our monthly community theme, and consider what it means to “embrace”.

Embrace is something most often thought of as an action involving two people. But this month we center inward and look at all the ways in which we can embrace ourselves.

How can you show love and acceptance from yourself to yourself? This can be a hard concept to put into practice, especially in the summer months when so much of the narrative can be about “fixing yourself” or “getting in shape” or serving up that “bikini body ready” attitude.

Our June community theme offers a different perspective. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be strong and fit. (Sign me up!) But, there is a most loving way to do that, which actually can offer you more long lasting self love, acceptance, and FIT body benefits. More on that next month- stay tuned!

Behind the desire to “get fit”, it is important to look at your motivation and take responsibility for the dialogue you are having with yourself. Is it loving, accepting, nurturing, and uplifting? Or is it tearing you down, beating you down, unloving, and unkind?

Push back against the narrative that tells you that you are not “_______enough”.
Embrace you.
The tools of yoga are here to help and guide you…

Yoga With Adriene has your back and is here to remind you, you are beautiful and you are enough.

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Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a stimulant medication for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. Ritalin can cause side effects and has the potential for misuse and addiction. Researchers are investigating the long-term safety and effectiveness of this drug in children and adolescents. Learn more here.

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Leukemia is a genetic condition, but in most cases, it is not hereditary. In this article, we explore the links between leukemia and family history, genetics, and lifestyle and environmental factors.

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Neuralgia is a condition that causes shooting and burning pain in the nerves. There are many types of neuralgia. Treatment options include medications and surgery. Learn more about neuralgia here.

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Muscle atrophy can occur due to poor nutrition, age, and genetics. Symptoms vary, and treatment may include physical therapy, functional electric stimulation, or surgery. Learn more about muscle atrophy here.

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A nonintoxicating, synthetic CBD that is not easy to convert to THC and comprises inexpensive, noncannabis ingredients treated seizures safely in rats.

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A new study connects high blood levels of 'bad' cholesterol with the presence of early-onset Alzheimer's. The link, the authors suggest, could be causal.

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In a clinical trial, researchers found significant changes in heart rhythm and blood pressure after volunteers consumed two different energy drinks.

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Summary Administering lineups ‘blind'—whereby the administrator does not know the identity of the suspect—is considered part of best practices for lineups. The current study tests whether non‐blind lineup administrators would evaluate ambiguous eyewitness statements, and the witness him/herself, in a manner consistent with their beliefs. College students (n = 219) were told the identity of the suspect or not before administering a lineup to a confederate‐witness who made an ambiguous response...

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The literature on flexible work practices has not yet evaluated in detail how the characteristics of a job affect job satisfaction. This study makes a distinction between two types of flexible work practices according to their aims: the accommodation of employees’ personal lives (employment practice) and the operational reasons of a firm (work practice). Based on this distinction, we studied how the characteristics of a job, which reflect the use of ICT to support the spatial disaggregation of...

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The number of calories the body burns while a person is walking varies according to their sex, body size, and how fast they are walking. Learn more about how many calories people burn when they are walking here.

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The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is creating a global crisis, but a newly developed compound offers fresh hope in addressing this issue.

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Early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) is rising most rapidly in Western states, reveals a new study.

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